Germany, SA. A Model 1933 SA-Gruppe Thüringen Dagger, by Wilhelm Kober & Co.

(Sturmabteilung Dolch). A well-preserved Model 1933 Sturmabteilung dagger, measuring 370 mm in total length when inserted into the dagger. It features a 220 mm-long polished magnetic steel blade with a blunted tip and semi-sharpened edges. Acid-etched onto the obverse of the blade is an inscription of “ALLES FÜR DEUTSCHLAND” (“EVERYTHING FOR GERMANY”) in Fraktur script. The reverse ricasso bears a maker’s mark of “WILH. KOBER & CO., SUHL, circumscribing the firm’s centaur logo. It sits firmly within a nickel-silver upper crossguard, marked with eight notches distributed in groups of four at both the top and bottom. Stamped onto the reverse of the crossguard are initials “TH” indicating distribution to SA-Gruppe Thüringen (Thuringia). The handle grip is composed of a single piece of polished and lacquered dark brown wood, contoured for a comfortable grip. Inset into the obverse of the handle is an insignia consisting of a silvered German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, measuring 25 mm (w) x 15 mm (h). Also inset into the pommel is a silvered SA logo measuring 9 mm in diameter. It completes with a nickel-silver lower crossguard, similarly marked with eight notches, secured in place with a rounded pommel nut which securely maintains the dagger’s structural integrity. It is accompanied by its period original scabbard, constructed of a brown-painted magnetic metal shaft. Polished magnetic metal fittings are secured to both the tip and throat with dual side rivets. Emanating from the throat is an integral loop for the accommodation of a dagger hanger. It retains a functional spring catch, firmly holding the dagger in place during storage. Minor issues consistent with age are evident, and include some oxidation of the blade, scratching of the nickel-silver elements, and loss of scabbard paint. The dagger is in an overall near extremely fine condition.